Navy Blue Angels, Air Force Thunderbirds will fly over Philly on Tuesday

a reply to: Blackfinger

From what someone said, not uncommon amongst drone operators.

An F-22 out of Eglin AFB that was participating in flyovers of portions of Florida and the Gulf Coast crashed shortly after flying over Bay County. The pilot ejected and was taken to a local hospital.

ETA- He was apparently NOT part of the scheduled flyover.

Thunderbirds had their own scary moment today over LA County. It looked like #1 leveled off from a correction turn, which pushed #3 out towards #6. He executed a right break, maintaining separation, and the team almost immediately got back in formation.

As part of their flyover, the Thunderbirds flew over the home of Major Stephen "Cajun" Del Bagno. Major Del Bagno was killed in 2018 during a team practice near Creech AFB when he lost consciousness during a maneuver. He flew the slot position as Thunderbird 4. As the team passed overhead, only aircraft #4 activated his smoke.

Yay! Tax dollars at work! Must be a "feel good" moment, for all involved!
Yet? It does nothing for the purpose they're doing it for?

Yay! Fireworks!

Other than some "stick time" for the pilots, for thier "retirement planning".

I know, it's "awesome" for the idiot of society... A few, Navy pilot's, (probably a few marine pilots get thrown in there), .3.. and "Air Force"?

God Da*n! They can fly together!!

They should be able to! That's what we pay them for!
Now? Put them on the ground?... Other folks, get paid for that.

Now, let me guess? They're flying, to "honor" nurses and "doctors".. On "the front lines", of this deadly, "invisible enemy"... Lol!

Yay! Tax dollars at work!

One of the RCAF Snowbirds aircraft has crashed in BC. The pilot ejected but the aircraft crashed in a residential area.

One team member was killed, and one is seriously injured. Both seats fired, but it appears that at least one chute didn't open.

Twitter video of the crash.

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The Blue Angels and Thunderbirds have cancelled any further flyovers as part of the America Strong events. It's not really surprising given that the Blue Angels almost had a midair with a drone, and the Thunderbirds had to change their LA route because of planes violating the TFR.

Tanker video with audio of the Thunderbirds refueling before their San Diego pass.